Despite the fact that it’s heavily private due to its relative inaccessibility and it maintains an aura of mystery, one thing that is Fisher Island very well known for is its residents. Celebrities and major public figures often choose the island because of its unrivaled privacy and among them is none other than billionaire philanthropist Oprah Winfrey....Continued...

class="p1">Although they’re strongly associated with sunny South Florida and played a pivotal role in turning Fisher Island into the highly upscale, ultra-private community it is today, the Vanderbilt family origins are somewhat surprisingly Dutch. As one of the wealthiest families in America, their success can be largely attributed to the efforts of American business magnate and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt who spearheaded several successful shipping and railroad empires. Vanderbilt would go on to become one of the wealthiest Americans in history and his descendants also saw tremendous success building luxurious mansions and opulent homes....Continued...